Rotation Collection

Maple seed flight path. Multi-flash photo composition of a maple seed (Acer sp.) spinning as it falls. Maple seeds are attached to the tree in pairs

Foucault Demo, 1851
Leon Foucault uses his pendulum to demonstrate the rotation of the Earth, at the Pantheon, Paris, 1851

Wind turbines at Pincher Creek, Alberta, with the Rockies beyond, Canada

Star trek over Monument Valley, tracing stars moving round the North Star, Monument Valley, an area in Utah and Arizona, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Pulsar, artwork. This stellar object is a rapidly- rotating neutron star. Neutron stars have powerful magnetic fields (shown by the purple lines)

A Lathe using a spring bow and device to allow eccentric turning, 16th century
5311313 A Lathe using a spring bow and device to allow eccentric turning, 16th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting an English rotating furnace for the manufacture of sodium carbonate by the Leblanc process
5311607 An engraving depicting an English rotating furnace for the manufacture of sodium carbonate by the Leblanc process, named after its inventor, Nicolas Leblanc

An engraving depicting a Watt steam governor: A, B, a grooved wheel attached to spindle C, D
5311399 An engraving depicting a Watt steam governor: A, B, a grooved wheel attached to spindle C, D, and driven by an endless cord attached to a fly-wheel on the engine (not shown)

An engraving depicting an English rotating furnace for the manufacture of sodium carbonate by the Leblanc process
5311606 An engraving depicting an English rotating furnace for the manufacture of sodium carbonate by the Leblanc process, named after its inventor, Nicolas Leblanc

Demonstration of the Earth's rotation using (Jean Bernard) Leon Foucault's Pendulum, 1887 (engraving)
535581 Demonstration of the Earth's rotation using (Jean Bernard) Leon Foucault's Pendulum, 1887 (engraving); (add.info)

Charles-Emile Reynaud's praxinoscope
5310241 Charles-Emile Reynaud's praxinoscope; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Charles-Emile Reynaud's praxinoscope)

The use of a Bell & Tainter Graphophone
5311837 The use of a Bell & Tainter Graphophone; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the use of a Bell & Tainter Graphophone. The recording was made by a stylus on a cardboard cylinder coated with wax)

Foucault's pendulum which demonstrated both the rotation of the earth and the concept of inertia
530777 Foucault's pendulum which demonstrated both the rotation of the earth and the concept of inertia. Leon Foucault (1819-1861) French physicist. Wood engraving, c1895

Repeat of Foucault's demonstration of the Earth's rotation made at the Polytechnic Institution
530775 Repeat of Foucault's demonstration of the Earth's rotation made at the Polytechnic Institution, London in May 1851 by Dr Bachhoffner. Leon Foucault (1819-1861) French physicist

An engraving depicting an English rotating furnace for the manufacture of sodium carbonate by the Leblanc process
5311608 An engraving depicting an English rotating furnace for the manufacture of sodium carbonate by the Leblanc process, named after its inventor, Nicolas Leblanc

An engraving depicting an English rotating furnace for the manufacture of sodium carbonate by the Leblanc process
5311443 An engraving depicting an English rotating furnace for the manufacture of sodium carbonate by the Leblanc process, named after its inventor, Nicolas Leblanc

Foucault's pendulum in the Pantheon, Paris, in 1851, demonstrating both the rotation of the Earth
530779 Foucault's pendulum in the Pantheon, Paris, in 1851, demonstrating both the rotation of the Earth and the concept of inertia. Leon Foucault (1819-1861) French physicist

A Bifilar Pendulum
5308089 A Bifilar Pendulum.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Bifilar Pendulum. A Bifilar Pendulum consists of suspending an aircraft from two parallel wires, or filars, that)

The use of a Bell & Tainter Graphophone
5311839 The use of a Bell & Tainter Graphophone; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the use of a Bell & Tainter Graphophone. The recording was made by a stylus on a cardboard cylinder coated with wax)

A Coelostat
3740626 A Coelostat; (add.info.: Engraving of a Coelostat by Leon Foucault (1819-1868) a French physicist. A Coelostat is an instrument with a rotating mirror that continuously reflects the light

The Grand Theodolite, 1850
3480118 The Grand Theodolite, 1850; (add.info.: Diagram depicting the Grand Theodolite; a surveying instrument with a rotating telescope for measuring horizontal and vertical angles)

A pair of bellows worked alternately to give continuous draught
5310185 A pair of bellows worked alternately to give continuous draught; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a pair of bellows worked alternately to give continuous draught)

Wave swinger
Yi Fan

Rotation
Zina Heg

Ball Bearing
Thoth Adan

Wind turbine against blue sky background

Eolian turbines park at sunet, warm light. Wind power concept

Staunch
Mohamed Shawki

The International Exhibition: Robinson's cask-cleaning machine, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Robinson's cask-cleaning machine, 1862. A...machine...especially adapted for breweries and vinegar and chemical works...It consists of two frames or rings

Vibrant Stage
Mia Meng

Camouflage v Camouflage During Invasion Practice
William Heath Robinson has come up with a solution to save on man-power in the East Coast of England. Revolving helmets being paraded around on a primitive pulley system with the locals clapping

Dervishi's dance
Irene Perovich

The rotation of the Giri mountain (balinese colour on canvas)
2564185 The rotation of the Giri mountain (balinese colour on canvas) by Indonesian; Puri Lukisan Museum, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia ; (add.info.: The rotation of the Giri mountain, anonymous artist)

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Wind turbines, Parco eolico dei Poggi Alti, Murci, Scansano, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy. Date: 22/01/2010

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Wind turbines, Parco eolico dei Poggi Alti, Murci, Scansano, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy. Date: 22/01/2010

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Wind turbines, Parco eolico dei Poggi Alti, Murci, Scansano, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy. Date: 22/01/2010

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Wind turbines, Parco eolico dei Poggi Alti, Murci, Scansano, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy. Date: 22/01/2010

Spin
Alex Ogazzi

Terrestrial globe, 1645-48 (wood, paper, gypsum and copper)
4071431 Terrestrial globe, 1645-48 (wood, paper, gypsum and copper) by Blaeu, Willem (1571-1638) and Joan (1596-1673); Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Crop rotation as practised by the Early English (lithograph)
5999287 Crop rotation as practised by the Early English (lithograph) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crop rotation as practised by the Early English)

Various methods of observing sunspots, illustration from Rosa Orsina
XJF294057 Various methods of observing sunspots, illustration from Rosa Orsina by Christoph Scheiner, published 1630 (engraving) (b/w photo) (for detail see 294058) by German School

The rotation of the Earth made visible (engraving)
614531 The rotation of the Earth made visible (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The rotation of the Earth made visible)

Experimental Philosophy (engraving)
2777067 Experimental Philosophy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Experimental Philosophy)

"The Rotation of the Earth made Visible, "at the Polytechnic Institution, Regent-Street (engraving)
1625570 " The Rotation of the Earth made Visible, " at the Polytechnic Institution, Regent-Street (engraving) by English School

Model reconstruction of da Vincis design for a helicoid mechanism (wood
XOT366469 Model reconstruction of da Vincis design for a helicoid mechanism (wood, metal & string) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pendulum Experiment at the Polytechnic (engraving)
2791378 Pendulum Experiment at the Polytechnic (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pendulum Experiment at the Polytechnic)

Royal Institution, Lecture on the Rotation of the Earth, by the Reverend Baden Powell, MA, and etc (engraving)
1625613 Royal Institution, Lecture on the Rotation of the Earth, by the Reverend Baden Powell, MA, and etc (engraving) by English School

Martin-type portable Planetarium or Orrery, by Thomas Blunt (fl
MFR135773 Martin-type portable Planetarium or Orrery, by Thomas Blunt (fl.1760-1822) George Newman and Thomas Voigt, c.1808 (brass, silvered brass and ivory) (see also 135772) by English School

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"Exploring the Wonders of Rotation: From Maple Seed Flight Paths to Wind Turbines in Pincher Creek" Witnessing the beauty of nature's rotation, as maple seeds gracefully glide through the air, following their unique flight path. Reflecting on history with Foucault's mesmerizing demonstration in 1851, showcasing Earth's rotation through a simple pendulum experiment. Embracing renewable energy solutions with wind turbines at Pincher Creek, harnessing the power to generate clean and sustainable electricity. Imagining a futuristic voyage like Star Trek over Monument Valley, where rotating spaceships defy gravity and traverse distant galaxies. Unveiling the cosmic wonders of pulsars – celestial objects that rotate rapidly and emit beams of electromagnetic radiation into space. Marveling at artistic symbolism with Gabriel's Horn artwork, representing an infinite rotational shape that challenges our perception of space and time. Admiring Scotland's majestic wind farms, where rows upon rows of turbines spin harmoniously in sync with nature's rotational forces. Captivated by vibrant stage performances where dancers effortlessly incorporate spinning movements into Dervishi’s dance routine, creating a mesmerizing spectacle for all to enjoy. Exploring the artistry behind camouflage during invasion practice; soldiers skillfully employ rotating patterns to blend seamlessly into their surroundings while training for combat scenarios. Celebrating industrial revolution achievements like Thomas Horns' steam engine built around 1850; this magnificent creation relied on precise rotations to power transportation systems and drive progress forward. Travel back in time to witness ring spinning - a manufacturing process from the 19th century that transformed cotton fibers into yarn using intricate rotational mechanisms.